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The Woolpack Inn, set in the Candover Valley of rural Hampshire, will re-open on 8^th September 2025, following a £3 million restoration and expansion.

Part of the Heineken family estate amidst grazing fields, forests and farms, the pub is launching after a four-month renovation project designed in collaboration with London interiors studio, Nina Campbell OBE, with eight new bedrooms, a private dining room and the creation of a quarter-acre productive Kitchen Garden, created by Worthy Earth.

Set in Totford, thought to be the smallest hamlet in the UK, The Woolpack Inn will offer a seasonally inspired menu sourced from local suppliers in a 50-mile radius, cooked by Head Chef Luke Stradling.

From The Woolpack’s own organic Kitchen Garden, just steps away from the pub and producing 95% of the vegetables on the menu, to the wild game from the sky, fields and woods, Luke is committed to field-to-plate dining and showcasing the incredible produce from Hampshire’s natural larder and is always inspired by the land and seasons.

In the spirit of community, 20% of the market garden harvest is donated to charity and homeless shelters each month, helping to give to those in need whilst supporting local growers.

Come for lunch or dinner or a private event and start with snacks such as Venison Sausage Roll and Black Garlic Ketchup followed by Hampshire Pork Chop, Garden Chimichurri and Glazed Garden Carrots or Garden Beetroot, Rosary Goats Curd and Apple.

The Woolpack Inn also has a private dining room, The Orangery seating 24, ideal for family celebrations and parties and offers an afternoon tea created by pastry chef Leah Vicary.

General Manager and Landlord, James Lancaster, comments, “The Woolpack Inn is at the heart of the local community; a place for friends and family to meet for good food and good times. We are so proud of the work we have done with our partners, Nina Campbell and Worthy Earth, to restore and revitalise this beautiful 18^th century building and we look forward to serving our community, and new customers from further afield, for many more years to come.”

Rooms

The Woolpack Inn will open with eight bedrooms, including a suite with roll-top bath each named after game birds, including Partridge, Quail, Grouse and Golden Pheasant. Designed by Nina Campbell OBE with comfort and ease in mind, each room is elegantly decorated in rich, earthy tones from natural paint companies, Edward Bulmer and Little Green, in colours such as woodland green and ochre-yellow, with classic and contemporary prints including wallpapers from Osborne & Little and fabrics from Colefax & Fowler. Each room is layered with natural materials, wool, leather, warm wood and antique bronze and antique furniture and decorative pieces.

Nina Campbell OBE comments, “It has been an enormous privilege working on The Woolpack, an iconic local favourite. I have very much enjoyed bringing it back to life with new additions but being mindful of keeping its charm.”

The Location

Located in the rolling Candover Valley, The Woolpack is less than 10 miles to the historic cathedral city of Winchester and five miles to the beautiful and thriving market town of Alresford, known for its independent shops and the Watercress line and festival.

Other nearby attractions include Jane Austen’s house and museum in Chawton, the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery in Whitchurch, plus several vineyards of note including Hambledon Wine Estate, offering tours and tastings of exceptional English wine. Close to the banks of the crystal-clear River Test, the area is popular with anglers of all abilities and is teeming with trout and pike.

www.thewoolpackinn.co.uk